How to pronounce rata
Say it like RAT-uh. Rata has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rata
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAT-uh.
What does rata mean?
- Any of various New Zealand plants of the genus Metrosideros.
- The hard dark red wood of trees of genus Metrosideros.
- yellow mangosteen (Garcinia dulcis), a tree native to Indonesia, the Philippines, and India.
Where does rata come from?
From Māori rātā or cognate Tahitian rātā (“tree of genus Metrosideros”).
Questions about saying rata
How do you pronounce rata?
Say RAT-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætə/. In British English it is /ˈrætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rata?
Rata has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · uh.
Is rata pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈrætə/ (RAT-uh).